How do I join conversations in a group chat with many people?

I feel pretty comfortable talking one-on-one or in small groups of 4-5 people. The fewer people I talk to, the more I feel like I can control the situation. But when the group gets bigger, I struggle to find a way to jump into the conversation and usually end up just listening. How can I get better at speaking in group chats?

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Gibbon · 70-79, M

The fewer people I talk to, the more I feel like I can control the situation

1st off I'm no socialite but getting the thought of control out of your mind would be a good start.

icedeathshogun · 22-25

@Gibbon How about the feeling of wanting to join in the fun and actively participate?

Gibbon · 70-79, M

@icedeathshogun That's on you to decide not a question for others. If you feel it do it.

Johnny7 · M

Stay calm, and be relaxed. However, enjoy your life without stress...!!

BritishFailedAesthetic · M

Relax your posture, don't overthink and don't be afraid to occasionally interject.

solitaire · 41-45, F

I hate group chats

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icedeathshogun · 22-25

@SomeMichGuy Actually, I'm comfortable being quiet, but sometimes people's perception of me as a quiet person bothers me (?) because actually I can talk a lot, it's just that my social skills aren't at the level where I can actively participate in group chats.

icedeathshogun · 22-25

@SomeMichGuy Maybe I haven't found the formula to be active in new group chats? Because I feel confident enough to initiate a one-on-one conversation with a stranger

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